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Set the rhetoric for America's isolationist policy moving forward. Europe should respect the Western Hemisphere as the sphere of United States' interest. Future 4
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After the Civil War, America was focused on reconstructing the nation. Radical Republicans were focused on gaining equality for African Americans. Republicans were also interested in growing American business. Future 4
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In 1890, naval Captain Alfred T. Mahan published a book entitled The Influence of Sea Power Upon History in which he emphasized the importance of naval power in maintaining national strength. He argued that a nation, in order to have a strong navy, must have ports and colonies throughout the world where their fleet could anchor safely. These colonies and foreign ports would also benefit the home nation with trade.
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The US was suffering from overproduction. Debate that other markets were necessary so that America could sell its goods?
Immigrants coming to America in large numbers. -
Spain, concerned of guerrilla warfare in their colony of Cuba, moved Cubans living in the countryside to camps. Interpreted as an act of aggression.
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The USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbor. Yellow journalism made it seem as if the Spanish were responsible.
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President McKinley, "the right to intervene may be justified by the very serious injury to the commerce, trade, and business of our people." (Future 2)
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"[people of Cuba] are, of right ought to be, free and independent."
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Protected Cuba's independence from foreign intervention.
The United States can still intervene when deemed necessary.
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Cartoon depicting Cuba's possible annexation.
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President Roosevelt
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Futures 1,2,3
America first sends money to allies.
Americans aboard RMS Lusitania sunk by German U-Boat.
Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points (Future 3) League of Nations -
Harsh war reparations on Germany.
World becoming more interactive.